Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

Following the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, the two of them continued inward, passing statues, then entering a corridor and afterward steps. The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor led them to climb step by step, and with each step, Tang San and Pretty Girl could feel as if there was an invisible pressure descending from the heavens.

This was completely different from climbing the stairs outside, not just because of the strong sword beam but also the sharp divine consciousness like sword radiance.

"This is not a test, but only those who can bear it are qualified to go higher," the voice of the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor came.

Pretty Girl was about to mobilize the Asura Sword Intent but was stopped by a glance from Tang San. The two of them continued to climb step by step. On Pretty Girl's body, illusory silver light shimmered, each sword beam that landed on her was silently shifted elsewhere. This was indeed the Heaven Shifting, the paramount magical skill of the Peacock Demon Clan.

After becoming a god, Pretty Girl's use of Heaven Shifting was even more intuitive. Don't think that her cultivation base is inferior to the Peacock Demon King's, but in terms of understanding Heaven Shifting, she was even above him, which came from a different comprehension of the spatial attribute. A higher level of insight naturally allowed this magical skill to exhibit higher levels of power.

Tang San was more direct; Golden Body Variation for protection, Lion Tiger Change for Devour and rebound, thus he squarely bore the oppression of the sword beam. As for the pressure on the divine consciousness level, even though he was not yet a god, the protection brought by the Golden Body Variation was not just for the body but also had powerful defense for the Sea of Spirit. The bloodline power of the Golden Body Variation that enveloped around Tang San's head had a strong isolating effect on the pressure of divine consciousness. Therefore, he just bluntly continued to advance and was not slower than Pretty Girl in progress. Discover exclusive content at empire

Dozens of steps were quickly ascended, and the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor brought them to a circular platform. The platform was a hundred meters in diameter, very spacious, with a high dome extending beyond thirty meters, surrounded by giant windows that could overlook the world outside.

Seeing this place, they couldn't help but recall the feeling on the top floor of the White Tiger Grand Hotel. It seemed that these Emperors all enjoyed the feeling of overlooking the Ancestral Court.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor's gaze fell on Tang San, "In the Ancestral Court elite competition for divine tools, you returned our clan's Godly Sword. I remember this favor. What do you need this time you've come?"

The host was straightforward and didn't beat around the bush.

Tang San bowed slightly in respect, "We are here to thank Your Highness for the previous rescue. Without Your Highness, we would probably have perished."

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor said, "You hold my Sword Saint Order, and moreover, your elucidation of the sword granted me some insight."

Tang San said, "Returning the noble's Godly Sword at that time was actually intentional because we had anticipated the unrest on our return journey and hoped that the elder would make a move for us. The elder indeed saved us, so the matter of returning the Godly Sword is in the past. This time, we came mainly to thank the elder for last time's rescue grace, and the other is hope, to gain the elder's support. Little Beauty recently succeeded to the position of Jiali City Lord and will need to report to the Ancestral Court within a year..."

He had only spoken this much when he was interrupted by the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, "My support for you is useless. The Ancestral Court will not permit an inheritor with Foreign Race bloodline to become the Main City Master."

Tang San's brows furrowed slightly. If the White Tiger Great Demon Emperor said this, and the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, who was focused on the sword, also said it, then he must consider another issue. Even if he had the support of more than half of the Emperors, would that make it possible to successfully report?

Tang San said, "Elder, if you have the support of more than half of the Emperors, can't the report still be successful?"

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor indifferently said, "First, the likelihood of you securing the support of more than half of the Emperors is very low. Secondly, even if you have the support of more than half, it cannot go against the ancestral teachings of the Ancestral Court. So, to succeed in your report, it's not just as simple as having Emperor's support, it also depends on who is providing it."

"In other words, if the key decision-makers of the Ancestral Court support you, it's not impossible to modify the ancestral teachings to a certain degree. Conversely, even if you have half the support, what can you do?"

Tang San nodded slightly, "I understand."

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor said, "If you need it, I can support you."

Tang San's eyes brightened, "Then thank you very much, elder."

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor said, "It's just an exchange, there's no need to thank me. I want to experience your Asura Sword Intent, and you need to stay here for a week."

"Of course," Tang San agreed without hesitation.

The Asura God's Sword was one of the most top-tier divine tools in the Divine Realm that he had once been a part of. At a time when his own Sea God's Trident was not yet a super divine weapon, the Asura God's Sword was already presiding over the entire Divine Realm's trials under the Asura God's control.

To comprehend the Asura Sword Intent was no small feat, let alone in a week, a hundred weeks might still not be sufficient. Without reaching the God King realm, one could not even step through its threshold. Of course, for someone adept with the sword and focused on it, like the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, there would definitely be considerable insight to be gained.

Whether it was the White Tiger Great Demon King or the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, fundamentally, he regarded them both with goodwill and admiration. This was the basis for their willingness to compete for his favor. But his approach to each of these emperors was different.

When facing the White Tiger Great Demon King, Tang San adopted the stance of bartering, where familial ties were the knocking brick.

When facing the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, his previous discourse about the sword had served as the knocking brick, sparking the emperor's interest. After his arrival this time, Tang San proactively let Pretty Girl unleash the sword beam of the Asura God's Sword, further fascinating the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor, proving their value in his eyes and making it easier to secure his support.

With the previous offering of the godly sword serving as a lead-in, securing support from the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor was not difficult. After all, both he and the White Tiger Great Demon King believed their support wouldn't amount to much, but experiencing the Asura Sword Intent wasn't just about gaining support—it was also about hoping he would intervene in critical moments.

Both emperors were essential parts of Tang San's plan.

"I have a question; may I ask it?" The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor looked at Tang San.

"Please do," Tang San responded.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor's gaze was intense as he asked, "Can you tell me how you managed to escape from the Dark Demon? At that time, I couldn't sense your presence at all."

After contemplating for a moment, Tang San replied, "Your Honor, I don't wish to deceive you, but this involves the very core of my being, so I cannot reveal it."

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor looked deeply at him, nodded his head, and did not inquire further. Instead, he sat down cross-legged right there on the spot.

Tang San pulled Pretty Girl to sit opposite him, and Pretty Girl stimulated her divine consciousness, releasing a wisp of the Asura Sword Intent.

Undoubtedly, the Sword Saint Palace was an excellent place for cultivation, with spirituality of heaven and earth that was extraordinarily rich and pure, devoid of any attributes—just the pure aura of heaven and earth.

Over the next seven days, Tang San and Pretty Girl stayed in the Sword Saint Palace to cultivate alongside the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor.

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When the Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor opened his eyes again, there were subtle changes in his gaze.

Tang San and Pretty Girl, influenced by his aura, also opened their eyes.

The Sword Saint Big Demon Emperor looked at them and said, "This is the most pure and vast sword intent I have ever felt in my life. Your comprehension of the sword must all have come from it. I can sense what you described. It has given me much to ponder. However, this sword intent seems rootless, not the fundamental essence. Thus, this divine tool is likely incomplete. Do you know where the complete divine tool might be?"

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